Children in care have individual needs which may not be met within standard Foster Care or Respite Care placements. Here are some ‘signs’ that a child’s specific needs could be met through Therapeutic Fostering. Difficulty Trusting Adults The child consistently pushes the carer away, refuses physical comfort, tests boundaries, etc. The child’s behaviour can be explained by their attachment to adults being negatively affected by relational trauma from their early years. Emotional Dysregulation That Won’t Settle If a child’s feelings change quickly and last for a long time and in…
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